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[Wandering Sagebrush]

I have noticed the same thing. We have a forced air heater and significant ice/frost inside the camper. Is there anything to be done about this? IMG_9330.JPG

Ventilation is your best option. Wipe up condensation before you lower the top.

[Ace!]

We'll be camping in the teens this weekend.  I'll let you all know how it goes...but I already know, it goes well into the teens.

[Wallowa]

We'll be camping in the teens this weekend.  I'll let you all know how it goes...but I already know, it goes well into the teens.

 

 

Ah, dreams of days gone bye!

 

Happy Holidays Ace!  Well below zero up here and highs is low teens...

 

Phil

[Bill D]

I have noticed the same thing. We have a forced air heater and significant ice/frost inside the camper. Is there anything to be done about this? IMG_9330.JPG

 

Yup, ventilation is key.

 

I've camped at -31C -23.8F with no condensation issues.  I open one window about 1/3 to 1/2 way.  I also open the fantastic fan vent a crack to allow air to flow through.

[patrickkidd]

Yup, ventilation is key.

I've camped at -31C -23.8F with no condensation issues. I open one window about 1/3 to 1/2 way. I also open the fantastic fan vent a crack to allow air to flow through.

Creating that much air flow at -20F didn’t make it impossible to keep your camper warm? Understand, I don’t have experience with these forced air heaters.

[Bill D]

Creating that much air flow at -20F didn’t make it impossible to keep your camper warm? Understand, I don’t have experience with these forced air heaters.

It was pretty good.  The heater would shut off once in a while, but not for long.  I used about 3/4 of a 10# propane.

 

If you tent, you know they need good airflow.

 

No airflow = condensation (which freezes and makes if feel even colder)

Keeping a window open is key, even if you are inclined to close it.  Open it as much as you can.  You'll be warmer because of it.

 

I use a Cabela's Magnum 44 -28C -18.4F Sleeping Bag, which is plenty warm.

 

If you're cold, wear something warm on your head when you sleep.

 

The coldest part of the camper when sleeping up top is the lower area around the skirt of the pop up material and the composite board on the nose of camper (because no warm air is getting to it).

 

Using 24" foam interlocking tiles, I covered the nose most portion of the upper bed area. It levelled it perfectly with cushion slide out.  It added R-value, which is very noticeable while sleeping.  Pillows don't get freezing cold anymore.

 

You could probably camp in -40C -40F if the top was down.  I wouldn't want to do it though.  Too dangerous.

Edited by Bill D, 07 December 2018 - 04:44 AM.

[Vic Harder]

Using 24" foam interlocking tiles, I covered the nose most portion of the upper bed area. It levelled it perfectly with cushion slide out.  It added R-value, which is very noticeable while sleeping.  Pillows don't get freezing cold anymore.

 

Bill, have you got pictures of that?  I'm trying to visualize and am confuzzled

[Bill D]

Bill, have you got pictures of that?  I'm trying to visualize and am confuzzled

 

I don't think I have a pic.  I'll try to take one this weekend.  

[PaulT]

We always carry a supply of disposable handwarmers like these. If really cold place in the foot area and another near your mid section.

 

Paul

[Wallowa]

Bill, have you got pictures of that?  I'm trying to visualize and am confuzzled

 

 

I am with you...can't picture what Bill is describing...